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There’s no absolute need to have a cold Christmas ham on a welcome table, but there are few sights more seasonally cheering. I like to have some of the sweet, salty pink meat carved, and some still clove-studded and gorgeously whole, as a joint, on a wooden board. Obviously, it is fabulous hot, too.
If you feel like adding the Christmas Chutney, by all means do (see p.235); I would. Though any number of other condiments in that chapter might also be a good match. Shop-bought
mango chutney is certainly not infra dig – or not in my house – and I definitely need English mustard with this. Those who like it less hot could turn to the Redcurrant and Wholegrain Mustard Sauce (a quick stir-up, no cooking) on p.67, perhaps using cranberry jelly (if already using in the glaze) in place of the redcurrant.
Extract from the book Nigella Christmas by Nigella Lawson, rrp $69.95. Copyright Random House 2008
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Smoked Red Mint Hummus This recipe is similar to Basic Chickpea Hummus, but does not use Sesame Seeds or Tahini. Smokey Red Hummus also changes the ingredient proportions a bit. 1 Cup cooked garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas) (2 – 15 oz. cans) 1 large clove of garlic (to your taste) 1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice ¼ - ½ t Kosher Salt ½ - 1 roasted red pepper. If you use jarred roasted red pepper, approximate. The secret ingredients are: ¼ - ½ t smoked paprika 2 t finely minced fresh mint This recipe is best eaten fresh. Try it on sliced Jicama, Celery sticks and water crackers. Mash or blend together to the consistency you like. for more detail please visit http://holy-food.org/
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So I am in Australia do I need to reduce the cooking time if the ham is already cook - I would think so ut not sure. This is my first Xmas Ham for the 25 family members.
Cant wait to try this recipe!!! Will be the first time I have cooked my own ham so wish me luck!!! Tracey
Karen always allow 15 mins a pound and 15 mins over
My ham only weighs 1.54 kg not sure how long to boil for? xx
i have decided that nigella has to come live with me! that's it.
I tried this last year with a boned piece of gammon about a third of the size - just reduced all the ingredients and times accordingly. It was wonderfully tasty but a little dry as I presumably didn't reduce the cooking time enough. This year, I've bought a bone in joint of about 3.25kg but the bloody thing doesn't fit in my biggest pan! Going to try and do it in the slow cooker and see how it comes out!
I did this 3 years ago, thinking it would be as good as my Grandmother's recipe that sticks in my memory as the greatest Christmas ham ever! Sorry Grandma - it was BETTER! 2 years ago I was away for Christmas and last year - well let's not talk about what happened last year! I am going back to this recipe this year!!!!! My mouth is watering just thinking about it. We ate it for breakfast and with Christmas dinner, and again for a few days after (it keeps well if you allow it to come completely to room temperature before refrigerating it). ENJOY! And Merry Christmas everyone!
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i want this book. I nearly have all of them.
SOUNDS VERY INTRESTING WILL TRY IT
in this recipe Nigella uses a smoked ham, which is cooked. it's her coca cola ham which is un cooked. it's a very fragrant meal a great table pleaser.
Don't forget this is an English recipe so the ham there will be uncooked - you will not need to boil it for so long if you buy a ham in Oz as it's already cooked!
I did this recepe last christmas and it IS very delicious!!!
At last i have found a quick and great way to glaze my christmas ham, looking forward to the taste test!
sounds very tasty, we will be trying this recipe this christmas so thanks in advance